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Description Summary

This position is responsible for retaining public sector accounts through service and administration excellence. The position achieves results by developing a deep and broad relationship with the client and acting as a customer advocate within Blue Cross driving for operational effectiveness and execution of the account strategic business plan. In partnership with the principal account manger, this position obtains benefit confirmation and renewal decision from client to ensure call, claim, and access to care readiness by effective date. Typically involved in new account implementations.

Accountabilities

Develop strong, trusting relationships with the client to ensure loyalty and retention.

Co-manage and drive for growth opportunities including coordination and completion of RFP’s, completion of geo access, and disruption analysis. Communicate network changes and provide analysis of alternative network providers.

Represent major accounts in global internal workgroups. Drive for resolution and advance progress for key operational performance. Represent the voice of the customer in communicating client expectations to internal workgroups.

Makes on-site presentations to existing clients to educate and inform.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, business communication, marketing, other appropriate professional degree required or 7 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree.

3 years of health plan work experience in account management/account services/sales, or other areas requiring significant customer interaction and ability to effectively problem-solving issues to resolution.

Ability to establish matrix partner relationships and follow through on expectations.

Demonstrated strength and understanding of customer expectations and "sense of urgency" resulting in the ability to influence the organization to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Strong analytical ability, with ability to design, track, and work toward specific measurable performance targets for self and team.

Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills to effectively communicate and interact with all levels and functions within the organization.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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